Set 8: Cross-Text Connections (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 Alice walked into the garden. It was filled with bright flowers and singing birds. She felt happy and peaceful there. Text 2 The garden was not what it seemed. Hidden among the beautiful flowers were sharp thorns, and the birds' songs were actually warnings.
How does Text 2 change the impression of the garden created in Text 1?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Text 1: Happy/Peaceful. Text 2: Thorns/Warnings (Danger). This changes the impression. Understanding how the authors relate to each other's views is essential. Identify whether they agree, disagree, or address different aspects of the topic. Focus on their specific claims and conclusions. When comparing texts, first identify each author's thesis or main argument. Then determine how these positions interact: do they complement each other, contradict each other, or address different aspects of the same issue? The relationship between texts reveals deeper meaning.
Key Evidence:
• "happy and peaceful"
• "sharp thorns"
• "warnings"
Why others are wrong: B (Implies same garden context.), C (No.), A (Thorns are not safe.).
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